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Educational Empowerment: Building Connections Through Interventions
Get PDFThis capstone project explores the intersection of substance use disorder (SUD) recovery and educational empowerment, focusing on the clients and peer supporters at Janus of Santa Cruz. The initiative developed an educational support model to enhance recovery through access to adult education, vocational training, and reliable study environments. Utilizing structured surveys, the project identified the educational barriers faced by peer supporters and clients, such as limited access to internet connectivity, mental health challenges, and a lack of awareness regarding local resources. In response, this project included the creation of a comprehensive educational resource directory and a Peer Mentorship Model, enabling those in recovery who have pursued education to guide others on similar paths. The project promotes a holistic approach to recovery, emphasizing the role of education in achieving long-term personal and professional growth
Improving Hospice Care Awareness in the Hispanic/Latino Community of Monterey County
Get PDFMontage Health is a nonprofit healthcare provider in Monterey County, offering many services, including the Hospice of the Central Coast. This hospice agency supports older adults and their families with end-of-life care. Although Monterey County has a large Hispanic/Latino population, only a small number use hospice services—mainly due to language barriers, lack of awareness, and insurance concerns. This project focuses on helping the Hispanic community learn more about hospice care through surveys and Spanish-language presentations in the future. The goal is to clarify misunderstandings and help more families feel comfortable using hospice when needed. By sharing information and building trust, the project hopes to make hospice care more accessible for everyone. The results collected through the surveys for this project showed that the majority of the participants did not know what Hospice Care is, nor how it is paid, where you can get Hospice Care, and expressed that language is a barrier when it comes to the acknowledgment of Hospice
Understanding Student Behavior Through Positive Behavior Internventions and Supports
Get PDFThere are too many behavioral issues in the classroom. The Salinas Union High School District implements positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) for students from middle school through high school. These behavioral issues usually disrupt students\u27 learning which impacts their academic success and chances of graduating. The purpose of the PBIS understanding behavior powerpoint is a five lesson plan for staff and students to understand behaviors and how to apply a positive intervention in order to have a positive school climate where students feel welcomed and supported. An email was sent to all staff with instructions to review the presentation with their students. At the end of the presentation a survey is available for teachers to complete. The expected outcome to have is an overall improvement in student behavior and a reduction in disciplinary behaviors. The results of the survey showed that 12 of teachers completed the survey with 70 % providing positive remarks and experience. Recommendations for the school district is to continue doing yearly check-ins and training with staff to ensure the presentation remains effective for them as well as the students. Additionally, gathering feedback from the staff and parents about the presentation would allow for future improvements and insights
Monterey Bay Parenting Student Experience Needs Assessment
Get PDFParenting students have a higher risk of dropping out of college before they obtain a degree due to academic pressures, financial difficulties and a lack of social support networks. The Care and Basic Needs department at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) provides resources and services to the 7,713 college students that are enrolled to meet their basic needs and improve their overall well being. Out of the total student population, there are approximately 600 known parenting students that attend CSUMB. This project used mixed methods research to conduct a needs assessment to better understand the parenting student population that attends CSUMB. A survey and individual interviews were designed and presented to parenting students, individual interviews were obtained and the data was analyzed. This project came close to meeting the expected outcomes with 7.5% out of the expected 10% of the parenting student population participating in the survey and 6 out of the expected 10 survey respondents taking part in the individual interviews. Three recommendations were expected but four recommendations were found. A presentation was given to the Care and Basic Needs administration to provide the four recommendations, with 50% out of the expected 33% of recommendations being accepted by administrators
Gonzales High School: An Effort to Educate Teens on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Get PDFMonterey County has experienced an increase in pedestrian and bicycle safety accidents. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program of Monterey County has been conducting outreach and community engagement to educate the community on pedestrian and bicycle safety through distribution of educational materials and safety supplies, and collaborating with local law enforcement. Teens are at a higher risk of being victims of pedestrian accidents, including bicycle accidents, as they tend to be distracted and unaware of their surroundings, unaware of distracted and impaired drivers, and incautious when crossing the roads. This project is aimed to increase engagement of teens by implementing a pilot program in which teens can be educated in pedestrian and bicycle safety as well as participate in pedestrian safety awareness activities that take place in their community. Ten students participated in our program activities which included an art project where they created ten pedestrian safety awareness art pieces to imprint them on lawn signs. The lawn signs will be distributed and displayed around the Gonzales High School zone
Preparing High School Students for Postsecondary Success: Integrating SMART Goal-Setting
No full textHispanic and Latino students in the United States face significant educational barriers that limit their academic success and long-term financial mobility. These disadvantages are the root cause of socio economics, limited parental education, language barriers, and underfunded public schools. Many Hispanic parents are often unfamiliar with the United States educational system, and struggle to provide academic support for their children. Additionally the lack of school resources and poor communication between educators and their families also contribute to dropout rates, which limit their ability in entering the workforce. They are then faced with lower paying jobs or unskilled positions
Empowering College Men to Build Healthy Relationships
Get PDFMany college-aged men enter romantic relationships without the skills necessary to build and sustain healthy, respectful connections. This project addresses the impact of toxic masculinity, and a lack of education on young men’s ability to form healthy romantic partnerships. Grounded in Erikson’s psychosocial theory, particularly the stage of Intimacy vs. Isolation, a one-day interactive workshop was developed and delivered to members of a multicultural fraternity, Nu Alpha Kappa, at California State University, Monterey Bay. The workshop aimed to increase awareness of unhealthy behaviors, evaluate the role of toxic masculinity, and promote practical strategies for relationship success. Participants were engaged through guided discussion, and personal reflection. Post-workshop results indicated that all participants could identify unhealthy relationship behaviors, evaluate the effects of toxic masculinity, and commit to using at least one strategy to support healthier relationships in the future. This project demonstrates the value of targeted educational interventions in helping young men develop emotionally healthy relationship skills
Rituals and Revenue: How Women in Haiti and New Orleans use Religion and Music for Economic Empowerment
No full textThis paper explores the roles of women in Haitian Vodou and New Orleans Voodoo, examining how they use their musicality for economic empowerment. Aiming to center the experiences and agency of Black women in these diasporic traditions, the analysis considers the historical connections between Vodou and Voodoo, particularly the impact of the Haitian Revolution on the development of Voodoo in New Orleans. It investigates how women in both contexts leverage the spiritual authority and cultural capital associated with these religions to create businesses, lead ceremonies, and foster community. The concept of spiritual play-labor is explored, highlighting how women transform religious expression into tools for empowerment, challenging societal expectations and achieving economic and social mobility (Guzman, 2023). By focusing on women’s musical practices, this research seeks to celebrate Black femininity and recognize the vital role of women in sustaining cultural traditions while navigating complex social and economic landscapes across the African diaspora in Haiti and New Orleans
Benefits of Spanish Dual Immersion Programs on Elementary School Students
No full textDual immersion has become increasingly popular as a form of bilingual education nationwide, particularly in California. It offers students an educational experience that fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, and multicultural appreciation. This Senior Capstone project seeks to uncover the benefits of Spanish dual immersion programs for elementary school students. Upon completing a literature review and conducting field research involving surveys and interviews with Spanish dual immersion teachers and a district administrator from the Salinas area, the results indicate that Spanish dual immersion is beneficial to Hispanic elementary school students because it prepares them for academic success, high levels of second language proficiency, and sociocultural growth. The findings further reveal that these programs foster a sense of validation for Hispanic students, which is essential for their identity and self-esteem. Finally, the research examines the challenges faced by Spanish dual immersion teachers concerning resources and support, proposing potential improvements to equip them with the necessary tools to support students more effectively. By highlighting the benefits of Spanish dual immersion programs for elementary school students and addressing the crucial resources and support needed by teachers in this program, this research aims to encourage districts, parents, and community members to advocate for the continuation of Spanish dual immersion programs and motivate both current and future educators to pursue careers as Spanish dual immersion teachers
